Monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact of social value initiatives, particularly in relation to:- Environmental sustainability and delivery of the Council’s Net Zero Carbon Plan.
- Social value contributions to communities, including wellbeing and resilience.
- Economic growth and the development of skills across the borough.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote best practice and continuous improvement in responsible procurement.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
You will have strong experience and understanding in the use of e-procurement and contract performance systems, as well as social value and responsible procurement tools, to ensure compliance and drive improved outcomes, delivering value for money. You are experienced in managing back-office infrastructure, systems, and procedures, demonstrating adherence to organisational policies while taking initiative to develop and implement continuous improvements in procurement processes.
With excellent analytical and data manipulation skills, you are highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and prioritise effectively, with exceptional attention to detail. You have strong interpersonal and teamworking abilities, communicating clearly and positively with colleagues across the organisation and with external suppliers.
Confident in the use of office IT systems, spreadsheets, and online procurement/contract management platforms, you have demonstrable knowledge of systems that capture social value and responsible procurement performance. You can provide support, guidance, and training to colleagues on best practice approaches to specifying and evaluating social value and responsible procurement outcomes. Working towards CIPS membership status, NVQ Level 3-4 qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience, you bring both expertise and a proactive approach to your role.
This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English
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